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The Burning of Bridget Cleary: Witchcraft, Folklore, and Modern Ireland
In 1895, in the village of Ballyvadlea, County Tipperary, a young woman named Bridget Cleary was burned to death by her own husband and relatives. The case became a sensation, blending ancient fairy beliefs with the tensions of a modernizing Ireland. Lucas and Luna explore the world of Irish folk magic, the clash between the Catholic Church and pagan traditions, and the trial that forced Ireland to confront its own superstitions. They discuss the role of the 'fairy doctor,' the power of piseog (curses), and the legal aftermath that saw the killers convicted despite widespread belief…
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